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AF05 OLR

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,220 mi
Last recorded91,220 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OLR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc disscoloured (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wear both edges

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc disscoloured (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear heat shield addrift

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 83,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 83,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,140 miles

Front and rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

Front anti roll bar links are slightly deteriorated

Offside front wiper arm/linkage is worn

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall is slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2015 81,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light is on

Front and rear metal brake pipes have corrosion

Offside front wiper arm/linkage is worn

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall is slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,773 miles

Metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2014 76,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light is on

Metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2012 72,614 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2012 72,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,222 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tail box deterioated

Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,217 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tail box deterioated

Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,992 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 4 Jan 2011 66,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,470 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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AF05 OLR is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 OLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF05 OLR is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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